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Green News

One in 8 children significantly impacted by extreme weather events

400 million children have been affected by school closures due to extreme weather events since 2022.

Green News

UK apologises to mother of girl who died from air pollution

The child's mother says the apology puts the issue of air pollution ‘firmly on the map’.

Nutrition

High mercury levels in tuna present 'risk to public health' in Europe

French NGOs are raising the alarm about mercury concentration in canned tuna after an investigation found the metal in all samples taken.

Art

Groundbreaking exhibition on Tove Jansson’s murals opens in Helsinki

Ahead of next year’s 80th anniversary celebrations of the Moomins, 'Tove Jansson: Paradise' focuses on the artist and writer’s lesser-known mural work. Fans of the Moomins need not fear, though – the charming cartoon trolls can still be spotted.

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Economy

Not adding up? Why children's financial education should start early

Euronews Business looks at why children's financial education should begin early on in primary school, what financial lessons would benefit them the most, and how schools and governments can help implement this.

Health news

What is immunity debt – and is it really making kids sick?

There’s been an uptick in viral infections in the post-pandemic period, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Europe News

Russia's State Duma passes bill outlawing 'child-free propaganda'

Supporters of the bill contend that public arguments against having children are part of purported Western efforts to weaken Russia by encouraging population decline.

Health news

Conjoined twins successfully separated at US hospital

The twins celebrated their first birthday about a month after being successfully separated.

Travel News

Airline apologises after R-rated film airs on every screen on flight

The airline is reviewing how the incident took place after a movie that was 'clearly not suitable' was aired on every screen.

Health news

UK toddlers get nearly half their calories from ultra-processed foods

Children who ate the most ultra-processed foods as toddlers were more likely to continue eating them by age seven, the study found.

Radio Schuman

Will the EU's health union remain a priority?

Stella Kyriakides has served as the EU's Health Commissioner for the past five years, during which she confronted an unforeseen global pandemic that impacted the lives of millions across Europe.

Europe News

Three children injured after knife attack in Switzerland

Police said the children were on their way to kindergarten when they were suddenly attacked.

Health news

Half of European kids get too much screen time, new study finds

While most young children get enough sleep, they spend too much time on screens and don’t move enough, the global study found.

Destinations

How Albania changed my mind about travelling with a toddler

Despite being rough and ready in some places, we found Albania to be really welcoming to families.

Culture news

UK think tank calls for ‘class ceiling’ to be broken in the arts

UK think tank the Fabian Society calls for a “universal library card” and a “culture pass” for children in the UK, in order to democratise the arts and break the “class ceiling”.

World News

Inside Europe's only Ukrainian-Hungarian school for refugee children

The Ukrainian-Hungarian bilingual school in Budapest, which opened in September, integrates multiculturalism and psychological support into its curriculum.

Health news

Weight-loss drug 'safe and effective' for kids as young as 6

Novo Nordisk asked US regulators to approve the drug for children ages 6 to 11. In the EU, it's available for adolescents as young as 12.

Ukraine

Forced from home: Oleh’s journey to escape Russian occupation

Most of the life of 17-year-old Oleh has been overshadowed by Russia's war against Ukraine. In 2022, he was forced to flee from Russian occupation via Mariupol and a Russian "filtration" camp.

Culture news

Barbie 'brick' phone released to help young people digitally detox

The device is technologically stripped back, with no front camera, limited internet access and one game.

Economy

Back-to-school uniform cost stretches parents' budgets to the limit

The average debt for school supplies is reportedly €368, however, 32% of indebted parents say they owe more than €500 for back-to-school costs.